Looking back at my first part-time job and how my vocation and that of my cruel line manager took such different and ironic paths. I also discuss the impact of negative remarks on those with low self-confidence and why we shouldn't let others define us.
Whilst the instinct to compete is a natural part of being human, I believe that to really get what we want, we need to have better control of the off switch so that we can work together.
It is said that the equivalent of a rubbish truck of plastic is entering the world's oceans every single minute. In this article, we look at how we can join the campaign to #PassOnPlastic and save our oceans and marine life from the deluge of plastic waste.
How a miraculous twist of fate helped a near dead skydiver survive a 14,500ft fall from the sky. This incredible story shows how fine the line is between misfortune and fortune.
How we can follow the example of three students from Helsinki University of Technology in developing resilience in the face of adversity. I also examine the process of thinking for recovering from setbacks.
I grew up wanting to make a difference – and that’s something that continues to drive me. I’ve come to appreciate that we can all make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the world in which we live – we don’t need to possess superpowers to do it.
Focussing on some of the key life skills that I believe every child should be taught; either in secondary school or by parents at home. These include basic first aid, financial planning, touch typing, interview preparation and more.
No matter what you achieve in life or how successful you are, it's important to take time to appreciate where you've come from and how you've got to where you are.
I have something to admit to you today, and it’s this... I sometimes enjoy watching television adverts. The reason? My interest in social psychology, marketing and influence.
How an unusual, mildly humorous conversation with my wife yielded an interesting and important discussion point for our online safety in the current digital climate.
At the Wimbledon tennis championships in 2010, John Isner played the longest tennis match in history against Nicolas Mahut. Although he broke a world record, he was beaten in the next round. Read about how this serves as a metaphor for success in business.
William Harold Coltman is a true hero, yet few people will have heard of him. He was awarded the Victoria Cross after the First World War and was described as “the most important soldier,” yet he never fired a shot. Read his story and discover what we can learn from him in our own lives.
In 2010 the clothing giant Gap unveiled a new logo design on their Facebook page. The reaction was profoundly negative, requiring quick thinking from management. This article takes a look at how you can use negative feedback to your advantage and the opportunities it can bring.
‘A ship is always safe at the shore but that is NOT what it is built for’
Albert Einstein‘If you don’t have room to fail, you don’t have a way to grow.’
Jonathan Mildenhall (Airbnb)‘There is no greater thing you can do with your life and your work than follow your passions...’
Richard Branson